Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics (12/31) game preview: Starting five, match prediction, best betting props, odds and betting lines, injury report, how to watch, and more

Tonight's game - Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics - will take place in Chicago where the Toronto Raptors will want to put an end to their 10-game losing streak. However, since they are going up against the Boston Celtics, chances of an upset at home court is highly unlikely.In this article, we will walk you through everything you need to know about the matchup, including injury reports, key players, broadcast details, and more.(Note: Projected starters are subject to change. This is not the finalized roster and this applies to both the teams playing tonight.) - Scottie Barnes- Gradey Dick- Jayson Tatum- Jaylen BrownIn a recent matchup on November 16, 2024, the Celtics defeated the Raptors 126-123. Jakob Poeltl was the highest scorer of the game with 35 points. - Moneyline: Raptors (+1000) vs. Celtics (-1800) - Spread: Raptors +17 (-110) vs. Celtics -17 (-110) - Total (O/U): Raptors o233 (-108) vs. Celtics u233 (-110) (Note: Odds are correct at the time of writing and likely to change. Keep an eye out for the recent odds)With an over/under of 26.5 points, Jayson Tatum is scoring 28.5 points per game on average this season. His matchup against the Toronto Raptors offers a possibility to surpass the line, even though he is favoured to go under because he hasn't scored 23 or more points in consecutive games recently. Jaylen Brown is predicted to score at least 25 points, with an over/under of 24.5 points. Brown has scored more than 24.5 points in three of his previous four games, with an average of 24.9 points per game this season. It's a wise decision to wager on him to go over given his current hot streak. It is anticipated that Scottie Barnes, who has averaged 19.9 points per game this season, will not score more than 20.5 points against the Boston Celtics. Despite the fact that he has scored 21 points or more in two of his last five games, his season-long performance indicates that it is safer to bet on the under. Gradey Dick has been having trouble lately, even though he has made great progress this season. He is favoured to finish below 15.5 points, which seems like a fair wager considering that he has only scored 16 points or more in one of his previous four games. Additionally, he only scored six points in Toronto's most recent game against the Atlanta Hawks.When playing the Toronto Raptors, the Boston Celtics are the overwhelming favourites. Even though they might not be playing at their best right now, the Celtics are still the better team going into Tuesday's game. The total is anticipated to exceed 233 points, and the prediction swings towards a resounding Celtics victory, covering the -17 spread.The match between the Raptors and the Celtics will take place on December 31, 2024, at 3:00 pm ET. It will take place at the TD Garden in Boston.Also read: Top 30 most valuable NBA teams of 2024- Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)- NBA League Pass: NBA TV. Free trial- TV: NBC Sports BostonYou can also buy the NBA League Pass to get the latest updates about all the games that take place today and henceforth.